Mr. Speaker, I have had a lot of discussions with a lot of different people before announcing in the Budget Address that we are contemplating a five percent hotel tax.
The consultations continue. In fact, on late Friday afternoon, I met with the president of the tourism association. I also met with other people. Other people have called me and I am pleased with the support I am hearing from the tourism industry.
In terms of the directions on regional capacity and advertising, marketing the Northwest Territories as a destination, I have heard no difference of opinion. What I have made clear is that this money is not going to be used for administration. It is going to be used for enhancing tourism.
So I am continually talking with people. The tax does not come into effect until April, 2001, and we will use this period to determine how this tax is going to be implemented and how it is going to distributed. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.